The Postgame Amateurs Podcast

15 - Is this Serving Me? (feat. Kaitlyn Tennenbaum)

Kaitlyn Tennenbaum knows what she wants. After a year of DII softball at Franklin Pierce University did not deliver the collegiate experience she was looking for, Kaitlyn (or KJ, as her friends call her), decided it was time to hang up her cleats all together. In Episode 15 - Is This Serving Me? (feat. Kaitlyn Tennenbaum) you’ll hear about KJ’s journey back to the diamond, her cross country adventures as she navigated her early career, and what she enjoys most about working in human resources. KJ received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.

14 - Finding Balance (feat. Kara Lero)

Passionate about soccer from an early age, Kara Lero was “laser-focused” on pursuing the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level. After a successful first semester filled with positive experiences (and a championship season) at Holyoke Community College, Kara transferred to UMass Boston. It was at this point in her career where she was met with a major, life changing adversity. Listen to Episode 14 - Finding Balance (feat. Kara Lero) to hear about Kara’s incredible journey to becoming the clinical outpatient dietician she is today. Kara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Health Science from UMass Boston and her Master of Science degree in Nutrition Sciences from UMass Amherst. She is a Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

13 - There's No Place Like Home PART II (feat. Cheryl R. Condon)

Part 2: This week’s guest, Cheryl R. Condon, thinks Dorothy from her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz, said it best - “there’s no place like home.” Cheryl has carried the importance of home and family with her all her life, so it’s no surprise that she created a home and second family for so many student-athletes at Elms College. Sure, she has amassed the most all-time victories among any coach in the history of Elms College athletics, but winning isn’t everything (although she assures us it is still important!). Listen in to hear about her collegiate experience at Massasoit Community College and Westfield State University, her career in admissions as a self-proclaimed shy home-body, and the triumphs and challenges of being the head coach of a college program. Cheryl graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Westfield State University, where she majored in Physical Education and was a standout on the basketball and softball teams. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from Elms College and coached the Blazer softball team from 1986-2022. Cheryl is also a 4-time Hall-of-Famer: Rockland High School, Massasoit Community College, Westfield State University, and Elms College.

13 - There's No Place Like Home PART I (feat. Cheryl R. Condon)

Part 1: This week’s guest, Cheryl R. Condon, thinks Dorothy from her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz, said it best - “there’s no place like home.” Cheryl has carried the importance of home and family with her all her life, so it’s no surprise that she created a home and second family for so many student-athletes at Elms College. Sure, she has amassed the most all-time victories among any coach in the history of Elms College athletics, but winning isn’t everything (although she assures us it is still important!). Listen in to hear about her collegiate experience at Massasoit Community College and Westfield State University, her career in admissions as a self-proclaimed shy homebody, and the triumphs and challenges of being the head coach of a college program. Cheryl graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Westfield State University, where she majored in Physical Education and was a standout on the basketball and softball teams. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from Elms College and coached the Blazer softball team from 1986-2022. Cheryl is also a 4-time Hall-of-Famer: Rockland High School, Massasoit Community College, Westfield State University, and Elms College.

12 - Discretionary Effort (feat. Miranda Polaski)

Self-described as intrinsically motivated, Miranda Polaski has pushed herself toward success all her life. As a Division II lacrosse stand out and biology major at Post University, Miranda scored over 150 goals and had 80 assists in just 53 career games. After a serious injury shortened her breakout freshman season, Miranda committed herself to returning to the field stronger than ever. Now as a physician’s assistant, Miranda uses the discipline and discretionary effort she learned in athletics to work with her team in the emergency department to help patients recover.